The French Riviera has long drawn artists, cooks, and curious travelers. Join food writer Rebekah Peppler for an immersive journey through its flavors and traditions, from market tastings in Nice and a private villa aperitif with local rosé to hill towns, wineries, and Grasse’s famed perfume gardens, concluding with an after-hours visit to the Maeght Foundation and dinner on its grounds. Highlights: Day 1: Check into the recently opened Hôtel du Couvent in Nice, a renovated 17th-century convent with cloistered gardens and Roman baths. Visit Villa Santo Sospir, a private estate in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat whose interiors were painted by French artist Jean Cocteau in the 1950s. Experience the art of the apéro alongside Rebekah Peppler, with Nice and the Mediterranean as a backdrop. Day 2: In Old Nice, Rebekah leads guests through the bustling outdoor market, introducing local produce, olive oils, cheeses, and regional specialties like vin d’orange. Lunch takes the form of a backstreets tour of standout bites with a Provençal food expert, stopping at historic cheese shops and storefronts such as Maison Auer. A private dinner at Nice institution Restaurant Chez Davia, set within its vintage interiors, features a menu built around the season’s best ingredients, from deep-fried zucchini blossoms to pistou pasta. Day 3: Take a guided walk through the gardens at the International Perfume Museum in Grasse, and savor the aromas at the heart of some of the world’s finest fragrances. Unwind at an early summer lunch en plein air at a private estate amid blooming gardens. Put your olfactory prowess to the test with a perfume-making session led by an expert perfumer, then take home your fragrance. Day 4: Visit the celebrated Château de Bellet winery and see how the region’s signature rosé is made. Dine beneath the pine trees at Sous les Pins, set within the grounds of the Maeght Foundation, with a menu curated by Michelin-star Les Agitateurs. Toast farewell at an exclusive after-hours gathering at the Foundation, surrounded by original works by Chagall, Miró, Braque, and others. INCLUSIONS: All accommodation noted in final itinerary (one double occupancy room per package of 2) All tours and admission costs noted in final itinerary All transportation to and from the activities noted in final itinerary All meals noted in itinerary Gratuities for the guides, hotel staff and drivers EXCLUSIONS: Flights Airport transfers Portage at airport Any other kind of tips Camera ticket (if and when applicable) Travel insurance Other meals and alcoholic beverages not stated in final itinerary Portions of this itinerary may present concerns for those with accessibility issues. Please refer to https://priorworld.com/terms-of-service for additional details.